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Former Tavares High and UCF guard Jermaine Taylor relishes every opportunity to play in Orlando. After he spent last season playing overseas and for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League, Taylor suited up Friday night for the Cleveland Cavaliers in an exhibition game against the Orlando Magic. Taylor, 26, is attempting to make the Cavaliers' roster. He spent Thursday night at his family's home in Tavares. "I love it," Taylor said before tipoff. "Every time I come back here, I kind of have the same routine. I go back to see my mom and see my family. I was able to sleep in my own bed last night. Since I've been in Cleveland —...

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